Vikings Blow Lead Again, Fall To Lions

Marcus Sherels #35 of the Minnesota Vikings avoids a tackle by Ryan Donahue #6 of the Detroit Lions on a punt return in the second quarter on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Donovan McNabb #5 and Visanthe Shiancoe #81

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Donovan McNabb #5 and Visanthe Shiancoe #81 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrate a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings

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Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts to being called for a penalty against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Minnesota Vikings Fans At Metrodome

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General atmosphere: Minnesota Vikings versus Detroit Lions at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 25, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Jared Allen #69 of the Minnesota Vikings

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Jahvid Best #44 of the Detroit Lions carries the ball for a gain against Jared Allen #69 of the Minnesota Vikings at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 25, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings

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Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings avoids a tackle by Amari Spievey #42 of the Detroit Lions in the second quarter on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Peterson scored a touchdown on the play.

Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings

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Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings

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Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Peterson scored a touchdown on the play.

Percy Harvin #12 of the Minnesota Vikings

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Chris Houston #23 of the Detroit Lions forces Percy Harvin #12 of the Minnesota Vikings out of bounds in the second quarter on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions

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Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 25, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Anthony Herrera #64 of the Minnesota Vikings

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Anthony Herrera #64 of the Minnesota Vikings blocks Sammie Lee Hill #91 of the Detroit Lions at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 25, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Donovan McNabb #5 of the Minnesota Vikings

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Donovan McNabb #5 of the Minnesota Vikings feels the hit from Ndamukong Suh #90 of the Detroit Lions after releasing the ball against the Detroit Lions at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 25, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings

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Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings advances the ball against the Detroit Lions at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 25, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Donovan McNabb #5 of the Minnesota Vikings

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Donovan McNabb #5 of the Minnesota Vikings looks to pass the ball during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Brian Robison #96 of the Minnesota Vikings

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Brian Robison #96 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a sack of Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions in the first quarter on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Brian Robison #96 of the Minnesota Vikings

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Brian Robison #96 of the Minnesota Vikings sacks Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions in the first quarter on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions

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Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions

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Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions passes the ball against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Donovan McNabb #5 of the Minnesota Vikings

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Donovan McNabb #5 of the Minnesota Vikings looks to hand off the ball during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Donovan McNabb #5 of the Minnesota Vikings

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 25: Cliff Avril #92 of the Detroit Lions attempts a sack as Donovan McNabb #5 of the Minnesota Vikings completes a pass to Visanthe Shiancoe #81 of the Minnesota Vikings for a touchdown in the second quarter on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Chad Greenway #52 and E.J. Henderson #56

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(L-R) Chad Greenway #52 and E.J. Henderson #56 of the Minnesota Vikings make a tackle on Brandon Pettigrew #87 of the Detroit Lions at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 25, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Ryan Donahue #6 of the Detroit Lions

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Ryan Donahue #6 of the Detroit Lions holds the ball as Jason Hanson #4 of the Detroit Lions kicks a 32 yard field goal against the Minnesota Vikings overtime for the win on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lions defeated the Vikings 26-23.

Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions

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Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions makes a catch over Cedric Griffin #23 of the Minnesota Vikings in overtime on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lions defeated the Vikings 26-23.

Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions

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Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions celebrates scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lions defeated the Vikings 26-23.

Brandon Pettigrew #87 of the Detroit Lions

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Brandon Pettigrew #87 of the Detroit Lions signs an autograph for a fan after a win against the Minnesota Vikings on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lions defeated the Vikings 26-23.

Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions

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Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions speaks to the media as he walks off the field after a win against the Minnesota Vikings on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lions defeated the Vikings 26-23.